Munich City
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Travel Guide

An Overview Of Munich

There are loads of good reasons to visit Munich, there is a huge number
of things to see whether you are alone, a couple or a large group. This
article is not to blow your mind with everything that is going on in Munich
but maybe offer up some advice on what is available to do there. Not unlike
other cities, there are good and bad places to visit and if it is the
first time you are visiting Munich or if you have paid a visit before,
enjoying yourself and making the most of your time there is paramount.
It is often an idea to have a rough plan of places you wish to visit,
and Munich has plenty of interesting experiences that will create many
memories.

Munich Top Ten Attractions

While you are in Munich a number of great attractions exist which are
worth some of your time. The highly regarded Bavaria territory of Germany
has attractions that you may know and other you won't know to outsiders
of Munich we have collected a list of 10 to be of help to you:

These are a simple starting point if you have a good local book or guide
you will be able to find more and if there is enough time in Munich. You
are sure to find other interesting attractions and locations about the
Munich area of Germany.

Oktoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest (Munich Beerfest) is one of the largest festivals
in the World and is held every year in October in Munich. With some six
million people attending, it is an important part of the Bavarian culture.
If you enjor Beer, it will be of interest to you. But there is a whole
lot more to see and do with a whole host of events and entertainment.

Transportation In Munich

Munich is a fairly simple location to get around, once you have your
bearings and understand the layout with the help of some local landmarks
it should become pretty simple. You can cover a lot of the city on foot
but make sure you stick to places you know after dark. If you want to
cover more ground in Munich there are a few more options. Munich has a
large Metro System 'U-Bahn' it consists of 7 lines that cover most of
the city. It is a great way to get around. There is a good network of
buses that passes can be bought to cover you for multiple journeys. If
you are in a larger party, it might be better to use a Airport
rental car in Munich, there is also the option to use Munich Taxis,
where a knowledgeable driver can offer ideas for places to visit. What
ever method you use to explore Munich make sure you see as much of the
city as your can.

Munich Metro Map / Metro Plan

Hotels In Munich

If you are staying in Munich for a great period you will be looking for
a place to sleep. Munich offers a broad range of facilities to sleep these
includes high end, deluxed locations to more modest hotels, B&Bs and
hostels. If you are visiting the city on business ensure the hotel you
decide to select has suitable facilities and is in the right area for
your meetings as the traffic in Munich may result in problems at certain
times. If you are seeking out more luxury accommodation there is a selection
of top chain and independent hotels. Munich also offers a good selection
of lower star hotels that offer simple but functional facilities for visitors
to the city. If you do not have a huge accommodation budget there is a
number of guest houses and hotels in the area which are a good place to
rest your head. Whatever accommodation type you select in Munich try and
make time to see if any bargains exists on a wide array of travel web
sites, often these are out of season or when a home sports team isn't
playing a game.

Recommended Hotels In Munich

Places To Eat In Munich

A number of places exist to dine in Munich, the sites where you select
to eat at will be reflected by your budget. There are quite a lot of dining
venues that offer German meals that won't leave you out of pocket. If
you are seeking out a high quality dining venue there are a number of
these, but be sure to have a prior reservation and ensure that your follow
the dress code if there is one. If you just wish to eat without glamour
the well known chain brands , but if you are seeking something real find
somewhere that's really busy. Part and parcel of visiting a city is to
enjoy everything about it, including it's food There is a wide variety
of places to dine in Munich. whether it is a café, restaurant or
the food that can be bought and eaten on the street. You should check
local newspapers for offers and try something that you have never had
before.

Keeping Safe In Munich

Like the majority of locations Munich has positive and negative points,
it is wise to maintain your wits about you and you and your family with
main safe and have a fantastic trip to this wonderful German place. Take
a good map and guide and be aware of where you are going, don't alert
people to the fact you are unfamiliar wit h the city by carrying an expensive
camera around your neck and try not to carry more cash than you need on
your person. Don't stray too far into unknown areas after sunset and if
you should get lost hail a taxi. Just because you are on vacation, don't
switch off completely. Bear this is mind and you will have a great time
in Munich. As a rule Germany is a welcoming place with great locals. A
bit of groundwork goes a long way and if you have a picture in your mind
of the city you can understand it better.